Frost by bmac62

Photography • Abstract • posted on Feb 06, 2009

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Simple...but how often have you looked at this common but short lived natural occurance up close? The sun had already been at work on these crystals so they are not as sharp as I'd have liked. But then there is always next time:) Wiki says: Radiation frost (also called hoar frost or hoarfrost) refers to the white ice crystals, loosely deposited on the ground or exposed objects, that form on cold clear nights when heat losses into the open skies cause objects to become colder than the surrounding air. Thanks for stopping by. Bill Please try a zoom for added detail.

Comments (25)

PD154

8:35AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Superb Bill, you are so right we rarely look up close at such things, splendid shot my friend.

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DAVER2112

8:38AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Really "cool" capture Bill! :)

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auntietk

8:43AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

That rarely happens here, and when it does the crystals are usually quite flat. This is such a treat to see. I love the light, and the angle of the boards. Makes for a nice composition!

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MrsRatbag

8:44AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Very beautiful! Excellent shot!

L8RDAZE

9:02AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Yeah, I hear ya! Most people take stuff like this for granted. Even people who think they are so called photographers only look at what's in front of them! The world is FULL of discoveries...some that only last for a short time! When you capture something like this...its sorta priceless...one of a kind!

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durleybeachbum

9:13AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Very pretty! jewel like!

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Kaartijer

9:45AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Cool by all meanings! Great shot, Bill!

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kansas

10:12AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Wonderful photo. Looks like tiny crystal flowers all over these boards. Thanks for sharing.

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Fred255

10:44AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Good focus considering that not a macro lens.

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lyron

11:22AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Wonderful shot!!

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CavalierLady

11:31AM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Well spotted and taken, and something not many would even take the time to notice!

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BessieB

12:46PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

This looks like crystals, interesting and awesome shot

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neiwil

12:54PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Diamonds scattered on the back porch, excellent observation and capture Bill.

MrsLubner

2:13PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

So very beautiful and it looks much like diamond dust sprinkled about.

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drace68

2:20PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Great work capturing this bit of ephemera,

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mickuk50

2:45PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

I havent been around much myself Bill for a while and please dont worry about it .Im just glad people take a look :o)..Excellent capture and seeing as we are really cold at the moment I might try this myself . Mick

frankie96

3:32PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Quite crystal like qualities....

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goodoleboy

4:51PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Superb lighting effects to emphasize the glitter, sparkle and textures in this one, Bill. Contrasts well against the dark wood surface. Are you sure that's frost and not diamonds?

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Emil-arts

6:14PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

Great capture Bill, you really need to be over here right now as we have 4 inches of snow :)

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danob

6:21PM | Fri, 06 February 2009

All to easy to miss and has provided a beautiful and unique texture

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debbielove

6:00AM | Sat, 07 February 2009

A brilliantly simple idea! Damn! Why not me..... We are surrounded by the stuff. It's snowed for 2 days now. It NEVER snows any more. Great one bill. Did you use Macro or just really close zoom? Rob.

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